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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Pittsburgh, PA

Headway helps Pittsburgh residents access mental health support with Cigna coverage, offering copays between $0-$30 across the city's communities. Connect with 2,416 licensed providers for flexible virtual or in-person care, with many offering free consultations and availability starting tomorrow.

Yahsemin Diaz

Yahsemin Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is warm, conversational, and practical. I especially enjoy helping clients improve communication, set healthier boundaries, become more assertive, and develop skills they can use in their everyday lives.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rachel Fortwangler

Rachel Fortwangler

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal is to provide a warm, judgment-free space where we can slow things down, understand what's keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies that fit your actual life.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Sarah Poplinski

Sarah Poplinski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Do you need Saturday hours? I am available most Saturday mornings to help you fit therapy into your busy life! I have 21 years of counseling experience with multiple populations.

All parts are welcome! Do you ever feel like you have different parts of yourself that are struggling with each other and preventing you from moving ahead? Deep down inside of us we have inherent wisdom it is only a matter of tapping into that wisdom as a resource for healing. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and have been practicing since various clinical settings. My background includes training in addiction, EMDR, psychodrama, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also integrate narrative therapy, art-based interventions, and Internal Family Systems in order to creatively integrate those parts of self that need attention and healing. True healing can accelerate in a relationship that is non-judgmental, accepting and warm and I seek to offer these aspects in my approach. You don’t have to carry the heavy burdens of your life alone- we can walk this road together!

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Riska

Samantha Riska

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I became a therapist because I understand how life can bring challenges that leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Brent Pilegard

Brent Pilegard

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Therapy with me is holistic, engaging, and client centered. I have an extensive background in working with adults, teens, and couples. Clients express they feel deeply listened to and met with an approach directly tailed to meet their needs.

Accepting short-term and intermittent-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Tanner Riley

Tanner Riley

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I like to think of as if we are both on a road trip together. You are in the driver's seat, and I'm your GPS, guiding you on this journey.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Constance Parker

Constance Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have experience working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and the effects of sexual and race-based traumas.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Schubert

Linda Schubert

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hello and welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families for more than 25 years, and I still genuinely love what I do. When someone trusts me enough to share their story, I don’t take that responsibility lightly. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive therapy session where we can work together to address the “stuff” of your life, including anxiety, relationship challenges, stress, grief, or a difficult life transition.

Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rose Ojo

Rose Ojo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Middletown, PA


“I have worked in mental health since 2015 as a crisis specialist and psychiatric nurse before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Liz Egg-Krings

Liz Egg-Krings

Therapist

Virtual • Media, PA


I’m a mental health therapist focused on supporting individuals through life transitions including college-aged clients, middle-aged women and other adults navigating change. I understand that life is full of stages which bring excitement and growth alongside grief, pressure, and uncertainty. I aim to create a space where clients feel supported, understood, and comfortable being themselves. My goal is to help clients navigate challenges with greater confidence, clarity, and self-awareness.

Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Steve Cohn

Steve Cohn

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“When people keep trying the same approaches, they generally get the same results. This is a big part of why I often utilize less conventional approaches...”
Cigna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Shiloh Johnson

Shiloh Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe therapy should feel genuine and collaborative, and I want you to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Mark Walthofer

Mark Walthofer

Therapist

Virtual • Lancaster, PA


“My goal is to help you recognize exactly what you have to offer the world and, more importantly, to help you learn to celebrate yourself.”
Cigna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sharon Kennedy

Sharon Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. I have worked as a therapist in a multitude of settings, including hospitals, school districts, Juvenile Justice, group practices and private practice. I have worked with clients of all ages, backgrounds and diagnoses. I have performed varying clinical roles including, Clinical Director of a Group Psychology Practice, Individual, Family and GroupTherapist , Children’s Hospital Individual and Family Therapist and Contracted School Based Therapist.

Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Papenfuss

Lauren Papenfuss

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and certified Perinatal Therapist. I work with women 18-65 years old with a focus on the perinatal period and motherhood.

Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Van Wyk

Nancy Van Wyk

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My work is grounded in systems-based, trauma-informed care, honoring how service-related experiences like deployment cycles, reintegration stress, and moral injury can shape identity, trust, communication, and family roles.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Allison Horner

Allison Horner

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have 6 years of experience working with survivors of abuse/trauma and individuals living with anxiety and/or depression.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Emma Williams

Emma Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am a licensed therapist whose passion, knowledge, and expertise has been from working with women from many different backgrounds and walks of life. I received my masters in counseling from Pennsylvania Western University and have spent the last two years working with nurses and nursing students. Prior to that, I have spent many years working with youth and young adult women in psychiatric and hospital settings providing specialized care and support with grief/loss, relationship and familial issues, life changes, and general life exploration.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Pennie Hurta

Pennie Hurta

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Welcome to Parts and Patterns Psychotherapy, PLCC. I have spent 5 years working with individuals navigating narcissistic abuse, intimate relationship conflict, complex trauma, life transitions, chronic anxiety, neurodivergence, depression, BPD, grief, bipolar disorder, addiction, vocational stress, and more. My experience has taught me that while every person’s story is unique, our need for connection and agency is universal.

​I hold a Master’s in Community Agency Counseling from Hampton University. Beyond my formal education, I am deeply committed to ongoing training in neurobiology and trauma-informed care. This means I don't just look at your thoughts—I look at how your nervous system is responding to the world around you. I am also certified in DBT.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Cynthia High-Gutierrez

Cynthia High-Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


You may look like you're holding everything together. But inside, you're exhausted.

Your mind won't slow down. You're replaying conversations, worrying about your child, trying to keep up with work and family, or wondering why things that used to feel manageable suddenly feel so difficult.

Maybe your child or teenager is struggling with anxiety, ADHD, big emotions, school, friendships, or changes at home—and you're not sure what else to try.

Or maybe you're the one everyone depends on, and you've become so focused on taking care of everyone else that you've stopped feeling like yourself.

You don't have to wait until things get worse to get support.

I'm Cynthia High-Gutierrez, LCSW, a bilingual English/Spanish therapist with more than 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodiversity, stress, trauma, relationship and family challenges, women's issues, and major life transitions.

My background in public schools, school-based mental health, hospitals, and outpatient therapy gives me a unique perspective—especially when emotional health, family life, relationships, work, and school begin affecting one another.

Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mercedes Ledesma

Mercedes Ledesma

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hola, I’m Mercedes. I’m a bilingual (English | Spanish) psychotherapist who supports individuals navigating Anxiety, Trauma, and significant life transitions. My approach incorporates somatic principles to help you develop greater Self-Awareness by listening to what your body is communicating.

I understand how easy it can be to lose touch with yourself when you’ve spent so much time surviving, adapting, or staying strong. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, feel truly understood, and reconnect with yourself so you can make decisions that feel more aligned with who you are and where you want to go.

Cigna + 14 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Habeebah Abdus-Salaam

Habeebah Abdus-Salaam

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi, I’m a licensed clinician committed to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, integrating evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, while also providing clinical and forensic evaluation services. My goal is to help clients feel supported, understood, and empowered in their growth.

Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amy Szajna

Dr. Amy Szajna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am passionate about helping adults and adolescents improve their mental health and emotional well-being.”
Cigna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Makesa Toure

Makesa Toure

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe mental health care should be personalized, compassionate, and centered around the whole person.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Azhar Waheed

Azhar Waheed

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I truly believe that, with the right support, every person has the ability to overcome adversity and create meaningful change in their life.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Emmanuel Ahipue

Emmanuel Ahipue

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have a background in child, adolescent, adult, family mental health and substance abuse treatments.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meagan Brown

Meagan Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Erie, PA


“My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, combining elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Andrea Lapinski

Andrea Lapinski

Therapist

Virtual • Abington, PA


I have over 30 years of clinical, counseling and administrative experience working with individuals and couples, addressing the unique issues related to their unique life experiences. I have extensive professional and personal experience with military families and veterans. I understand first-hand the struggles of grief and medical conditions that impact all aspects of life. I have supported chronically and terminally ill patients, individuals living with cancer or chronic medical diagnoses, as well as parents experiencing infertility, peripartum, and postpartum depression. Whether dealing with life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, or divorce, or simply seeking to express yourself and feel more confident, I am here to walk with you, provide insights, and support you toward lasting change.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Snyder

Rachel Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I'm warm and supportive, but I'm also honest and direct. I'll share what I'm noticing, offer a different perspective when it may be helpful, and gently challenge patterns that may no longer be serving you.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Wade Caldwell

Wade Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I take a warm, empathetic, and direct approach to working my clients. I believe that people can be incredibly resilient when they put their minds to it. Together, we can tap into your potential to strengthen your competence and tackle your goals. I will fight for you to rid yourself of unhelpful patterns and narrow the gap to the life you desire.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Shirley Spence

Shirley Spence

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Transformative Journey Counseling, LLC. I hold a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College and a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Saint Joseph’s University. I also earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University.

I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, and adjustment-related challenges. My work focuses on empowering clients to gain insight, build resilience, and find healthy ways to cope and grow through life’s transitions.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachael Lowery

Rachael Lowery

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have a collaborative approach to therapy. I listen to your story and offer reflections and observations, always looking for edits from you!”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeffrey Reichl

Jeffrey Reichl

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I specialize in the area of Sport Counseling. Recognizing the unique psychological demands of performance and athletics, I have attained an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Sport Counseling.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Terri Shimizu

Terri Shimizu

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe therapy should feel like a partnership — one where we work together to uncover what's getting in the way and move toward the life you want to live.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
David Lori

David Lori

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I'm not a passive listener. I ask questions, offer perspective, and give direct feedback when it's useful — because sitting in silence and nodding doesn't actually help people change.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Michon Dubbs

Michon Dubbs

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe therapy should feel like talking to your best friend who isn't actually your friend—someone who really knows you, challenges you with care, and has your healing at the center.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Oladoja Olajide

Oladoja Olajide

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • King of Prussia, PA


“I believe that mental health care works best when patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Victoria Plotas

Victoria Plotas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is thoughtful and collaborative, drawing on evidence-based practice and current clinical research to guide care that reflects what matters most to you.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Croslin

Nicole Croslin

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is to provide evidence based models to ensure that people are finding ways to be more healthy in their lives.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brian Gadinski

Brian Gadinski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I work with individuals to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Cigna + 22 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Affordable care that fits you — and your Cigna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.